Sofitel Signs Three New Properties In China
French-based Sofitel has announced that it has signed three new contracts for hotels in the eastern and southeastern regions of China. These new Sofitel properties are already under construction and are scheduled to begin opening from the end of 2010.
Hotels.com Launches Chinese Website
Hotels.com, one of the world's top professional hotel chain websites, has announced the official launch of its Chinese website: Hotels.cn.
Chengdu: Express Permit For Second Visit To Hong Kong And Macao
The Exit and Entry Administration Department of Chengdu Public Security Bureau has introduced an express mail service for residents who want to have a second travel endorsement to visit Hong Kong and Macau.
Swiss Kuoni Acquires Share In Et-china
Swiss-based Kuoni Group, one of Europe's largest travel companies , has acquired an equity holding of about 32% in Et-china.com International Holdings Limited.
Harbour Plaza Introduces New Hotel In Hong Kong
Harbour Plaza Hotels & Resorts recently launched its new five-star hotel in Hong Kong: the Harbour Grand Hong Kong.
Cathay Pacific Continues To Levy Fuel Surcharges
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited has gained approval from the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department for a two-month extension on passenger fuel surcharges.
Grand Opening Of Grand Park Xian
The Singapore-headquartered Park Hotel Group recently celebrated the Grand Opening of Grand Park Xian in China's ancient capital famed for the Terracotta Warriors.
Hong Kong Style In New World Hotel Wuhan
The "Style Hong Kong Show in Wuhan" exhibition ran from May 8 to May 12 at the Wuhan International Convention & Exhibition Centre. To mark the start of the event, the New World Hotel Wuhan staged a cocktail party at which David Wicker, the hotel general manager, welcomed Miriam Yeung, the Hong Kong celebrity, movie […]
Heywood Takes The Helm At Marco Polo Hongkong
Marco Polo has announced the appointment of Mark Heywood as the general manager of the Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel.
Ascott To Manage New Serviced Residence In Shanghai
Singapore-based Ascott Group has been awarded a contract by Shanghai Li Xing Real Estate Development Company to manage a new serviced residence property in Shanghai.
New Measure To Promote Multi-stop Tours In China
In the recently signed "Supplement 6 for Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement" 37 specific measures covering the liberalization of trade in services, financial cooperation, and mutual recognition of professional qualifications will be implemented from October 1, 2009.